At GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben) Lijana and Lucy from Kassel will be there. The challenges for Heidi Klum's girls are getting tougher. But both are further
- The seventh episode of the 15th season of Germany´s Next Topmodel starts on Thursday, March 12th, 2020.
- 16 candidates continue to fight for victory at GNTM 2020 .
- Lijana and Lucy from Kassel will also be there.
Update, 05.03.2020, 10.55 p.m .: Spring coats are presented in the German edition of the fashion magazine InStyle - Lijana from Kassel is one of three candidates for Germany's Next Top Model (GNTM) by Heidi Klum on Pro Sieben who is the first casting in the 15th season of the show are invited.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lijana from Kassel at the casting of InStyle in Munich
20 minutes to pack and off to the airport on the plane to Munich. "This is the dream for every German model - if you can do it, you can do it," says Lijana from Kassel, who sees her participation in GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben) as her last chance to enter the model business.
The InStyle team had a challenge for Lijana, Jacky and Anastasia - the three had to take pictures of each other. The choice fell on Anastasia, who then delivered a terrific shoot for InStyle. "I'm sad, winning is important to me," says Lijana, but sincerely congratulates Anastasia.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Beauty shoot with disgust factor - spiders, cockroaches and Co. on the head
Meanwhile there is an extra walk training for the wobbly candidates in Los Anegles. Everyone is preparing for the upcoming beauty shoot - it's about the face, but not only: spiders, cockroaches, scorpions and Co. get the girls turned on their heads. Heidi's girls shouldn't show fear.
Lucy from Kassel is the first at the "disgust shoot" at GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben). Enthusiasm looks different. A tarantula is said to be with her - but she is disgusted with spiders. "At first I was reluctant," says Lucy - but only at the beginning, because the pictures have turned out well. Lijana was back from Munich in real time. She got cockroaches. "It's getting harder and the girls are getting better and better," says the 23-year-old from Kassel.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: It will be harder for the girls from Heidi Klum
And the decision walk n episode 6 proves that it will be harder at GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Episode 6: Popcorn, glass and pebbles on a zigzag catwalk and mastering stairs beforehand. The girls were allowed to wear the colorful dresses by star designer Peter Dundas - who this time is Heidi Klum's guest judge. 18 girls were allowed to face the decision walk - two candidates had previously been kicked out of the shootout.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Fall and stumble - Lucy and Lijana are not convincing on the walk
The walk was not good for Lucy and Lijana from Kassel. While Lucy is still satisfied, Lijana is disappointed with herself. And then the shock: Lucy falls on the popcorn in the final lap.
Peter Dundas and Heidi Klum are not very enthusiastic - also from Lijana: "You looked like the last girl at the party and nobody wants to be that," comments Peter Dundas about Lijana's fuss. Both women from Kassel are still at GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben). Lijana is even one of the favorites this week with Jacky and Anastasia.
Update, 02/27/2020 11:21 p.m .: Tears and huge joy - this characterizes episode 5 like no other at GNTM 2020 : restyling and sedcard shooting. Probably the most important shoot for a model.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lijana and Lucy from Kassel with new styling
Lijana from Kassel got straight hair and is happy with the new mane. Lucy, on the other hand, has tears in her eyes when looking into Heidi's magic mirror at Germany's next top model (GNTM 2020) on Pro Sieben - she is not really enthusiastic about her new look with long, blonde hairs. "I hope I can still convince them," says Heidi Klum.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy from Kassel is unhappy with her new styling
Most of Heidi's girls at GNTM 2020 are happy with the makeover. But for Lucy from Kassel it is still difficult the day after. She didn't even want to show the new hair to her boyfriend when she was skyping. She hates the "yellow tinge" in her hair.
Lucy's biggest problem: "I don't want to send my picture around the world like this." She doesn't feel well, but still sends her message: "You should love yourself as you are." And she is also satisfied with the Sedcard shoot - and photographer Christian Anwander and Heidi are also enthusiastic about Lucy.
Shock at GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben): Heidi Klum falls ill with the decision
The catwalk on Venice Beach has been completed - but one important person is missing: Heidi Klum is sick and Christian Anwander has to decide alone. The girls are excited. For Lijana from Kassel it was mega on the walk. "I'm a fan of yours," says Christian Anwander and hands over the pictures.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy from Kassel fails on the walk - but has saved with her picture
For Lucy from Kassel, on the other hand, it wasn't going at all, she stalked over the carpeted catwalk in episode 5 at GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben). Her great luck that Christian Anwander as a photographer pays more attention to the pictures. "I have the feeling that you get on with your femininity better than many others," says Christian Anwander - huge compliment for the transgender model from Kassel.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Five candidates have to fear for their place on the model show
Things weren't going so well for Johanna, Cassandra, Maribel, Marie and Tamara - they did not receive a photo after the walk and, as wobbly candidates, have to go before juror Christian Anwander again. But then the great relief: "I have no photo for you today", only Heidi ei GNTM can say this on Pro Sieben. So for the five it's going on in Los Angeles for now - but they'll be in the shootout next week.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lijana and Lucy from Kassel - two worlds in fan voting
The walk is still not so good for Lucy, but the 21-year-old has always torn everything out of her with her pictures. But in fan voting she is still in last place. It has just 10,600 subscribers. Lijana from Kassel, on the other hand, placed far ahead. The fans of GNTM 2020 like the 23-year-old student from Kassel - thanks to the vote of her 20,700 subscribers, she is currently in fourth place in the top 20 at GNTM 2020.
Update, February 20th, 2020, 10:27 pm: Jump, pose, photo - the girls are facing a major challenge at GNTM 2020. Photo shoot with diving board and fire - the girls have to be fit. Lijana from Kassel is thrilled with her outfit - and she is also the first one at the shoot.
It's exciting because all the girls have only three tries. And Lijana inspires Heidi with the first picture. Lucy also cuts a good figure in the jump with a hot blue leather outfit.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Heidi Klum's "Meeedchen" have to do morning exercise
But the shoot shows that most girls are not really fit. Therefore Heidi Klum has a surprise for her "Meedchen". Wake up at 6.14 a.m. from the personal trainer and off to the beach - sport for breakfast. "It's not about losing weight," emphasizes Heidi - models just need a good body feeling and you have to do sport for that.
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GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy and Lijana are on - they are going to Los Angeles
After the action shoot and the sports session on the beach, the action continues with the walk. As the girls walk the catwalk, motorbikes jump over them. No problem for the two Kassel women Lucy and Lijana - both are further. Now it's time to go to Los Angeles.
"I'm super proud - and in seventh heaven," says Lijana after the walk - Heidi noticed that she was training. Now Lijana and Lucy have to show what they can do at GNTM 2020 in Los Angeles.
Update, February 19, 2020, 10:21 a.m .: Lucy is one of two candidates from Kassel for this year's edition of the TV show Germany's Next Top Model (GNTM 2020). But Lucy was not born a woman - Luca became Lucy two years ago. The 21-year-old speaks openly and intimately about her camouflage gender outing - and how it destroyed her relationship with her mother.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy from Kassel - Caseless and happy: "A panties, I don't need that"
Update, 13.02.2020, 10.30 p.m .: Candidate Lucy (21) has not yet convinced the fans on the walk - the transgender model from Kassel has so far only achieved 5 out of 10 points in fan voting. Heidi is also not yet enthusiastic about the 21-year-old's walk. The other 24 candidates at GNTM 2020 are not yet all 100 percent safe on the high heels.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy from Kassel still has to practice the walk
In episode 3 at GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben there was therefore a catwalk training with Heidi. And it became clear - Lucy from Kassel still needs a lot of practice. "In the long run, it won't be enough just to shine at the shoot," says Heidi of Lucy's performance.
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Lijana from Kassel, on the other hand, enjoyed training with Heidi. "It really brought me something," says the 23-year-old.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Naked shooting with a horse on the beach - no problem for Lucy from Kassel
Lucy has shone at the photo shoots so far - but in episode 3 at GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben) there is a big challenge. Heidi wants to know how the candidates can control their bodies - a nude shoot with horses on the beach is the order of the day.
Lijana from Kassel got around the horse. The 23-year-old was allowed to lasciviously loll in the water. The 21-year-old Nadine would probably have given everything for this - she is terrified of horses. She did the shoot anyway.
And Lucy bravely: "A panties, I don't need that." Strengthened and confident, she goes into the shoot. In advance, she had already revealed that a nude shoot was her dream. And she shone: "I'm sitting on a horse on the beach, naked, in Costa Rica - I want this photo," she says enthusiastically.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy from Kassel receives special training with a supermodel
And then that: a catwalk in the water. The 15th season of GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben) presents the candidates with many challenges right from the start. The respect is great to walk across the jetty in the water.
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Guest judge this time is supermodel Joan Smalls. And for Lucy from Kassel and three other girls, Joan gave a special training run.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy and Lijana from Kassel are one round further
The respect for the walk over the pool is huge: But Lijana from Kassel masters the watercourse without any problems - including praise from Heidi and Joan. Lucy was thrilled with the special training with Joan - but the watercourse was bumpy. Nevertheless: she is one round further at GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben). "You have actually already won - you are a role model for so many people," Heidi says to Lucy. The Kasselerin is not the first transgender model in GNTM.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: This is how Lucy and Lijana from Kassel do the fan voting
Update, February 11, 2020, 5:01 p.m .: After the two GNTM candidates Lucy and Lijana from Kassel cut a fantastic figure during the photo shoot in the second episode of Germany's next top model and convinced Heidi Klum of themselves, the first setback now follows Transgender model Lucy.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lijana from Kassel does better than Lucy in fan voting
When voting online on the series' website, the 21-year-old from Kassel slipped to 25th and thus last place. It has only 3753 subscribers. A comparison: The second Kasseler Lijana is in 5th place in the GNTM voting with 9869 subscribers.
While candidate Lucy was rated 8 out of 10 in terms of personality and 7 out of 10 in the shootings, she lags behind in the walk. Lucy gives her fans only 5 out of 10 points.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Heidi believes in Lucy from Kassel
Heidi noticed this in the episodes before. Nevertheless, she took the 21-year-old student from Kassel to the next round. "It would be a huge mistake if I didn't take you with me," Heidi said of her decision.
Lucy from Kassel gave a grandiose Jane at the duel shoot - Heidi and photographer Rankin were thrilled.
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Update from February 6th, 2020, 10:27 pm: Episode 2 of GNTM - Heidis girls have arrived in Costa Rica and there are several tough challenges for candidate Lucy from Kassel . The candidates have to make their own outfit for their first shoot, they only wear underwear and then in high heels on the catwalk?
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: making outfits? Not quite the thing from Lucy from Kassel
Happy tinkering - but GNTM candidate Lucy from Kassel feels visibly overwhelmed. "Everyone had equally good ideas. And I thought mine had to come first," says the 21-year-old. Said and done. But then the little shock: the girls at Gemany's next top model ran out of hot glue. "I'm totally nervous at the end," says Lucy. But all's well that ends well: hot glue replenishment is there and Lucy can also finish her outfit - underwear with flowers and leaves.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy from Kassel in concern - will also hold everything
But now the next problem: whether everything is working properly. Lucy is very concerned because she only wears her hand-made panties on her first shoot at GNTM and she hasn't had her gender reassignment surgery yet. "If you saw something in photos, you can't use them," says Lucy.
GNTM model Lucy from Kassel during an intimate photo shoot - suddenly the outfit slips, but Lucy doesn't have to worry. The camera of the TV show pans on Lucy's thigh. A pink-colored elongated flower has come loose and dangles between her legs.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Bad surprise - Heidi Klum has brought three stragglers to Costa Rica
And then comes the next shock for the GNTM candidates - Heidi has a special surprise: three stragglers. Not only Lucy's facial features slip away. And then it goes straight to the photo shoot - a battle that pushes the candidates to their nerve limits.
Video: Three new candidates at GNTM 2020 (Pro Sieben) - this has never been done before!
Together with a male model, it's in the best Tarzan and Jane manner on ropes into the trees. Photographer Rankin, who is not the first time at GNTM, demands everything from the girls - after a few minutes of broadcasting, the first tears begin to flow. But that was exactly Heidi's goal: "I want to see how they do in the competition," says Heidi Klum.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy and Lijana from Kassel cut a fantastic figure during the shoot
At least Lucy from Kassel did a great job in episode 2 of GNTM. No trace of nervousness when she first shot. And so the 21-year-old not only inspires Heidi, but also photographer Rankin. "Fantastic!" He says to Lucy's appearance. The second candidate from Kassel, Lijana (23), also convinced at the photo shoot. "She does so much with her face," says Heidi enthusiastically. Lijana is happy.
Want to know: The two Kassel women Lucy and Lijana (right) participate in Heidi Klum's model show at pro Sieben.
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GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Trial run for the catwalk with a supermodel
And then it's time to prepare for the catwalk. Heidi's girls get tips from Victoria Secrets model Stella Maxwell. Put on your mask, put on your clothes and the GNTM candidates have to show what they have learned in the beautiful setting of a waterfall. Under the strict eyes of Heidi and Stella.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: High heels are a challenge for Lucy from Kassel
High heels are not really Lucy's thing from Kassel, but her will is iron. "I will give everything. Especially on the walk I have to hear from Heidi that I have improved." And despite quick shoe changes before the run - it didn't really work out. But then the surprise: "It would be a huge mistake if I didn't take you with me," says Heidi. Like her colleague Lijana from Kassel, Lucy from Kassel is one round further at GNTM 2020. Now it's time to practice walking with high shoes.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: It goes high - but Lucy from Kassel is afraid of heights
Update from 05.02.2020, 12.01: The exciting journey of Germany´s next top model (ProSieben) takes place in sunny Costa Rica . The channel on Instagram reveals that the next shoot will go high.
But the transgender model Lucy from Kassel explains in an Instagram story that she is particularly afraid of a high altitude shoot. Her absolute dream shoot, however, is a nude shoot.
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GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Heidi Klum plans surprise
The second episode of Germany´s next Topmodel (GNTM) will start on Thursday, February 6th , 2020 , at 8.15pm . Victoria's Secret Model Stella Maxwell will be a guest.
25 contestants continue to fight for the title of the 15th season. But model Heidi Klum still has a surprise for the top 25: three young models are moving up.
GNTM 2020 on Pr Sieben: Candidates are not enthusiastic
On the one hand there are 21-year-old Jacky with Indian roots, hobby singer Valeria and animal lover Maribel. According to Promiflash, the top 25 who had to fight hard for their GNTM ticket to Costa Rica are not very enthusiastic. The anger is inevitable.
Above all, the reactions of the candidates are clear. "We have only just arrived, and now there is a battle going on," explains 23-year-old Sarah S. from Cologne. Colleague Saskia from Braunschweig is shocked by the stragglers.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy and Lijana from Kassel continue to fight
In the first Germanys Next Top Model (GNTM) episode, 13 candidates had to travel home. But Lucy and Lijana from Kassel are on and fight for the model crown in the upcoming episode. Will you make the battle? We are eager to see what happens.
Update from 30.01.2020, 23.01: Lucy from Kassel is still with Germany´s next top model (ProSieben) . TV viewers will also see them in the second episode of season 15 of the casting show. For the up-and-coming photo models it's off to Costa Rica in the jungle.
Designer Julien, who sits on the jury with Heidi Klum , has only warm words for the 21-year-old Hessin. He particularly liked that she had never complained, even though he let her try on many, many dresses. Heidi Klum had doubts, because in her opinion the transgender model cannot walk on the catwalk . "You have already staggered a bit," said Heidi Klum to the walk of the girl from Kassel.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Heidi Klum not satisfied with the transgender Lucy from Kassel
Update from Thursday, January 30th, 2020, 10:13 pm: The transgender model Lucy from Kassel has made it into the second round of the model casting show Germany's next Top Model (ProSieben) and is allowed to wear a designer dress with the other candidates at GNTM 2020 Present Julien . But the selection costs the star designer nerves, because no dress wants to fit 21-year-old Lucy from Kassel .
Lucy from Kassel in Hesse is also worried that one could see that she has not yet had a sex change. Before the big catwalk show with model Heidi Klum , she asks the stylists whether you can also tape something off.
Both Heidi Klum and designer Julien had problems with the way Lucy runs from Hesse. "She can't walk," says Heidi Klum when Lucy walks the catwalk .
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Two girls from Kassel at Germany's top model by Heidi Klum
First announcement: Kassel fans are looking forward to the start of the 15th season of Germany`s next top model (GNTM) . ProSieben will broadcast the first episode on Thursday, January 30th, 2020.
38 candidates then vie for the favor of juror Heidi Klum . Also there: Lijana and Lucy from Kassel.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Candidate from Kassel - Lucy is transgender
The latter in particular has a very special story to tell: Lucy from Kassel was not always a woman. The 21-year-old was born as a boy. She has been living as a woman for a few years. "I've never felt so comfortable," says the GNTM candidate.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lucy turned out to be transsexual at the age of 18
Lucy from Kassel came out as transsexual at the age of 18. Since then she has been dealing with the topic openly. She has had a friend for a year. The couple met online. "I told him on the third date. It's not a problem for him."
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At Germany's next top model, she wants to convince with her performance - not with her shrill manner. "I don't want to have extra sausage and be evaluated just like any other girl," says Lucy.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben: Lijana's great passion is dancing
Lucy is not the only GNTM candidate from documenta city. Lijana from Kassel also wants to become Germany's next top model. The 23-year-old studies primary school teaching. Her great passion is dancing.
Germany´s next top model (GMTM): 38 candidates vie for the favor of juror Heidi Klum. There are also two participants from Kassel.
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She made her first dance steps at the age of 5 with ballet. Just a few years later, she devoted herself to hip-hop music as a dancer. Lijana led her first dance group at the age of 14. She designed the choreography herself. "Dancing is like an outlet for me. I need dancing to process my feelings," says Lijana.
GNTM 2020 on Pro Sieben - Candidate Lijana from Kassel: "I am very confident"
The GNTM candidate has a large family. She has four siblings and five nieces and nephews. "I could become Germany`s next top model because I am very confident. I always bring a piece of my character on the catwalk or in front of the camera".
The jury concept from the previous season will be retained. Heidi Klum will be the only judge to be seen in each episode. It is supported alternately by various guest judges. Last year Simone triumphed at Germany´s next top model.
Three GNTM models make it to the finals
The field of participants will clear up in the course of the broadcast - until at some point only three models fight for victory. It's a long way to go.
Video: Lijana from Kassel is a passionate dancer
Lijana and Lucy from Kassel compete against 36 other candidates in Germany's next top model. They include 17-year-old Lena from Dortmund. It is the youngest model of the new GNTM season.
Before the first episode of GNTM 2020 at ProSieben, there was the first scandal: Model Mareike Lerch made the headlines with an image.
At GNTM 2020 on ProSieben, Mareike Lerch from Maintal stands out. Of all the models, she has the most fans on Instagram by far. Is that an advantage?
GNTM: Can transgender models only participate in Germany's Next Top Model for the quota? A former candidate is now commenting on this rumor.
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